Quiet Time Notes

Notes from my daily Quiet Times with God

Mind of Christ - Servant, Washing Feet (part II)

August 1st, 2011
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The washing of the disciples feet was illustrative of Christ’s life and ministry

• Acts 10:38 - How he went around doing good and healing all
• Mark 1:29-41, 6:30-56 - Taking care of the needs around him
• 2 Corinthians 8:9 - Became poor so we could become rich
• Philippians 2:6-8 - Taking on the nature of a servant

The washing of the disciples feet is illustrative of Christ’s death on the cross.

• Isaiah 53 - He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows
  
• Matthew 20:28 - Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve
• Galatians 1:4, 2:20 - Gave himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age
  
• Ephesians 5:2, 25 - Gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering
  

No calling we have received will make us more like Christ than that of being a servant
Key Phrase: No calling we have received will make us more like Christ than that of being a servant